This is a really scenic place to dip a paddle, although the water is generally very shallow and the bottom sediment stinks when you stir it up. The views are pretty special though! The launch point is from one of a few spots along the two lakes, which are joined by a narrow channel. Out of melt season this channel (and the lakes) may be impassable to boats. There is also an access route via a narrow winding creek from the rental concession in Banff, although I don't know what the rules are on that one.This was a nice afternoon trip from Calgary, following a pleasant 40 km bike ride that I did in the morning with Hamish - our plans for riding the Jasper-Banff in seven weeks' time are slowly coming together - now in addition to the seven bikes we'll be taking two kayaks for evening R & R after riding. You could be forgiven for thinking this trip will be a holiday!
More pictures of kayaking on these lakes can be found here.
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